Music that Changes Your Taste in Music
M. Ward, is a singer-songwriter and guitarist. His music is bluesy folk rock - hard to explain. You really must hear it to appreciate it. His work on the guitar is absolutely amazing, better than I have heard in quite some time. M. Ward's music has a way of changing you. It changes your mood when you hear it, and it changes how you judge music in general...and occasionally it changes how you think.
M. Ward is clearly focused on his music...not the music business. He doesn't pander to popularity or the mass market, and the end result is extraordinary.
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Medley: Rag/Duet for Guitars #3
M. Ward: "Medley: Rag/Duet for Guitars #3"
PITCHFORK EXCLUSIVE Singer/songwriter M. Ward performs a medley of two instrumental songs backstage at Chicago's Park West venue. [Monday, January 26; footage by Tyler Grisham]
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She & Him: Volume One
Volume One
Amazon Price: $11.99 (as of 07/26/2008)
This is the musical debut from M. Ward and Zooey Deschanel, paired together by director Martin Hayens to perform the Richard and Linda Thompson tune "When I Get To The Border" for his film "The Go-Getter". Their match sparked the idea for "Volume One". Limited touring this spring.
Release Date: 03/18/2008
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Duet for Guitars #2
Duet for Guitars #2
Amazon Price: $11.99 (as of 07/26/2008)
This is M. Ward's first record, originally released by Co-Dependent Records in 1999, then re-released in 2000 by M's friend Howe Gelb (Giant Sand) on his Ow-Om label. It has been out of print ever since. Now Merge is offering this re-mastered version with THREE BONUS tracks.
Release Date: 07/10/2007
About M. Ward
Matt Ward, known by his stage name M. Ward, is a singer-songwriter and guitarist who rose to prominence in the Portland, Oregon music scene.
M. Ward & Norah Jones
More of M. Ward with Norah Jones
Norah Jones Feat M. Ward Live - My First Lover & Creepin' In
Permanently Lonely - Norah Jones and M. Ward at the Greek
M.Ward & Norah Jones @ Nimes - Guess Things Happen That Way
M. Ward Sites
- M. Ward's Myspace
- MySpace music profile for M. Ward with tour dates, songs, videos, pictures, blogs, band information, downloads and more.
- The M. Ward Shop
- T-shirts, hoodies, cds, and such.
- M.Ward's Official Website
- News, media, tour dates, and more. (site requires Flash Player 7 or greater)
- Music and Lyrics
- M. Ward Lyrics. All M. Ward lyrics and album info, as well as rare singles and live tracks.
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M Ward & Bright Eyes
Bright Eyes & M Ward At Slowdown
Bright Eyes and M. Ward perform 2-07-2008 at the Slowdown in Omaha, NE for an Ombama Rally.
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The Latest News on M. Ward
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End of Amnesia
Amazon Price: $12.99 (as of 07/26/2008)
Ward is a musical genius. This, his second album, is mostly acoustic. It is an amazing display of what he has in him. This music has the ability to transport you to a different place and perhaps a different time - though I can't quite place where or when. It is amazing!
Release Date: 08/27/2002
Post-War
Post-War
Amazon Price: $13.99 (as of 07/26/2008)
The fifth M. Ward album and his most absorbing yet. Its songs unravel their world-wearied tales of life, love, and human kindness with an innate and special grace, helped in part by the very talented friends who join him on this record, such as Neko Case and Mike Mogis, as well as old "Monsters Of Folk" touring buddy Jim James (My Morning Jacket). Look for him on tour this fall.
Release Date: 08/29/2006
M. Ward : "Requiem"
From the album Post-War (2006)
M. Ward : "Requiem"
M. Ward music video for Requiem, from the album Post-War (2006). Directed by Santi G. Aguado Cinematography by Jose Luis Pulido
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Interviews
- M. Ward: Making the Personal Universal : NPR Music
- October 30, 2006, Listen to Interview
- M. Ward Rounds Up Diverse Influences on New Album : NPR Music
- February 23, 2005, Listen to Interview
- Morning Becomes Eclectic on KCRW
- May 6, 2004, Listen to Interview
- The Interface With M. Ward: Download the free podcast - Spinner.com
- Download the free podcast of M. Ward's live performance, interview and DJ set on AOL Music's The Interface.
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Transistor Radio
Transistor Radio
Amazon Price: $13.99 (as of 07/26/2008)
From a half-named troubadour with an otherworldly voice and an old time sensibility comes this fourth full-length, a collection of songs "about childhood memories of a utopian radio power", dedicated to "the last of the remaining independent radio stations." With songs normally associated with the front porches of Louisiana, back when families gathered around the radio instead of the TV, "Transistor Radio" fits somewhere between your great-grandfather's collection of 78 rpm records and current and timeless artists such as Iron & Wine, Gram Parsons, and Tom Waits. Guests include Jim James (My Morning Jacket), Jenny Lewis (Rilo Kiley), Howe Gelb (Giant Sand), and Jordan Hudson (The Thermals).
Release Date: 02/22/2005
Chinese Translation
M. Ward - Chinese Translation (Live)
M. Ward performing "Chinese Translation" on San Diego music show, Fox Rox. From his album Post War This is just one of the performances from our show. If you dig it, check out our youtube channel with five years worth of this stuff. www.youtube.com/foxroxvideos. If you subscribe, we'll notify you whenever we throw something new and worthy up.
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Transfiguration of Vincent
Transfiguration of Vincent
Amazon Price: $13.99 (as of 07/26/2008)
Full of snappy, loping pop tunes interwoven with mellow instrumental passages, Transfiguration of Vincent shows Ward to be a terrific folk and blues guitarist, a perceptive, witty storyteller, and--in tossing piano, percussion, harmonica, and various other instruments into mixes that never feel the least bit cluttered--an imaginative arranger. He's also an expressive vocalist, whether in a winsome upper register that recalls Ben Harper or his sandy-throated midrange. There's not a weak moment on this dark-horse gem of a disc. --Anders Smith Lindall
Release Date: 03/18/2003
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I have never heard of this guy but he is awesome. Thanks for turning me on to some new good tunes. Posted April 20, 2008 |
